Strange New Feet [Kindle Edition]

Shannon Esposito (Author)

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Dr. Ivan Vogler has found a way to save a dying species of chimpanzee. But at what cost to humans? As scientists and politicians scramble to protect the world from the new threat he has created, one child becomes the target of public outrage. Olivia Barnes is thrust into a firestorm of hate, fear and violence at the tender age of fourteen. To survive, she must prove to the world that she is human.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 265 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003RISP1S
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #375,145 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Shannon Esposito lives in a magical gulf coast town with fluorescent sunsets, purple dragonflies and the occasional backyard alligator. Her mysteries transport readers to Florida without the hefty price of airfare. Although she knew from the age of five she wanted to be a writer, she briefly entertained the idea of being a scientist, until she found out it involved math, which gives her hives.

She shares this little corner of paradise with her husband, twin boys and dogs. If she's not writing, you'll find her coddling one of the above, hiding with a book or daydreaming with her toes in the sand.


You can visit her at murderinparadise.com

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth more than $.99!, July 27, 2011

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Rebecca Weinstein "Indie Author" (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strange New Feet (Kindle Edition)

Olivia Barnes, a fourteen-year-old girl, is at the center of a heated controversy. She is a chimera-part human and part Bonobo chimp-but in order to live and have freedom, her caretaker must prove to the world that she is human. I was very intrigued by this novel's premise, and was not surprised to find that it was an enjoyable read. In fact, I could not put it down. I instantly made a connection not only with the main character, Safia, but also Olivia, the girl she will do anything to protect. Esposito sets up the story very well with her in depth background knowledge of DNA and chimeras, but she does it in such a way that the information is seamless with the story. In addition, the story has incredible twists and turns, and so much emotion poured into it. There were many emotional moments that I teared with empathy.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Science fiction, Mystery/thriller Review., August 4, 2010

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P. A. Woodburn "writer" (Bainbridge Is, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strange New Feet (Kindle Edition)

Strange New Feet by Sharon Esposito is a science fiction, mystery/thriller deserving attention. The novel is told mainly from the perspective of Safia Raine who is gifted with the ability to delve into patient's condition using a special meditation technique.

When Safia encounters Olivia, a teen with two different coloured eyes, she suspects there is something strange about the child, apart from a brain tumour. She requests repeated DNA testing.

The scene then switches to an exhibit of transgenic art. Safia has been enlisted by her mother to extriciate her sister Kat from an animal rights demonstration before it becomes dangerous.

The story goes on to reveal that Olivia is a chimera--part bonobo and part human.

A media frenzy errupts, and some very bad things happen to Olivia. Safia and Anders Grey try to protect Olivia. After a while Anders disappears almost as if he has given up. Safia feels an attraction to Anders, but he has a reputation in animal rights circles and may have used violence against whaling ships. Safia always treats Olivia as a normal, human child, and feels a deep love for the little girl.

The novel has a good amount of conflict and tension with a couple of surprises at the end. The novel left me thinking this could happen. This may have happened already. Ms. Espositio does not overwhelm us with scientific jargon, but gives sufficient information to make the story credible. I left the story pondering scientist's ability to tinker with genetics.

Although this is a serious subject, author Shannon Espositio handles it lightly for the most part. She gives skilled movie like descriptions of all the various settings in the book. Each scene blends smoothly into the next.

I give Ms. Exposition five stars for this tale, and look forward to her next novel.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thought provoking read, January 17, 2011

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Pamela Redman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strange New Feet (Kindle Edition)

I found this book to be very well written and well researched. It certainly makes the reader think about what we are allowing scientists to do in our world. Despite the basically serious theme of the book, I found it impossible to put down. A thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking read. I can't wait to read more of her stories.